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August 23, 2019 Breaking News, Latest News, and Videos

Author: <span class="vcard">Sam Catanzaro</span>

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Santa Monica Serial Killer Found Sane in Murders of Two Women

August 23, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

Michael Thomas Gargiulo found guilty in stabbing deaths of two LA woman and attempted murder of Santa Monica woman. By...

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Back in the Day: Main St. ‘81

August 23, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

While in the process of remodeling my studio, complete with many drawings and papers in storage boxes, I came upon...

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News, Santa Monica

Program to Help Low-Income Seniors Expanded but Concerns Raised Over Implementation, Readjustments

August 21, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

City Council funds $2 million for POD By Sam Catanzaro As Santa Monica City Council approves $2 million to expand...

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News, Santa Monica

U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds Santa Monica’s Home-Sharing Ordinance

August 20, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

Challenges by Airbnb, HomeAway rejected By Sam Catanzaro The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reaffirmed its rejection of Airbnb,...

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News, Santa Monica

Police Seek Assistance in Locating Critical Missing Person

August 18, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

Stephanie Fone last seen at Santa Monica CLARE|MATRIX recovery center By Sam Catanzaro The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is...

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Three Minors Attempt to Rob Santa Monica Jewelry Store With Sledgehammer

August 16, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

Four arrested for armed robbery of Heist Jewelry on Montana Avenue By Sam Catanzaro Three minors and an adult have...

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Crime, News, Santa Monica

Brinks Security Guard Shoots at Knife-Wielding Suspect Near Third Street Promenade

August 16, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

Updated August 16, 3:34 p.m. Man who approached armored truck shot By Sam Catanzaro A security guard opened fire at...

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Crime, News, Santa Monica

Possible Shots Fired at Third Street Promenade

August 16, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

By Sam Catanzaro Update: 12:23 p.m.: https://smmirror.com/2019/08/security-guard-shoots-at-knife-wielding-suspect-at-third-street-promenade/ Update: 11:43 a.m.: the SMPD have confirmed this is not an active shooter...

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News, Santa Monica

Parts of Ocean Avenue Closed Until September After Two Water Mains Break

August 15, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

By Sam Catanzaro The City of Santa Monica is replacing a water main on Ocean Avenue due to two water...

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Environment, News

Coastal Commission Issues Cease and Desist to Developer who Bulldozed Playa Dunes

August 15, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

Ecologically–sensitive dunes graded by Legado Companies By Sam Catanzaro The California Coastal Commission (CCC) is taking swift and forceful action after...